More specifically, he added impromptu chords to underline the mop movements that Linguini makes to push Rémy and Emile out of Skinner’s sight. Thus, just after the pantry scene, the music evokes the beginning of the film, although the composer completely rethought it. To concoct the music for Ratatouille : L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy, Michael Giacchino first carefully selected the themes from the film that best lent themselves to this new story and adapted them to fit the adventure. Wait! Let’s not forget the Tango, also a big hit in the capital at the beginning of the 20th century, dancing in our ears when we enter the restaurant.

This characteristic style, associated with Emile and his friends, can be found in Rémy’s restaurant played by an unusual orchestra of “homemade” instruments! However, Paris was also the European capital of jazz between the 1930s and 1960s, and in particular Gypsy Jazz influenced by Django Reinhardt. So… what says Paris more than the sounds of accordions? In fact, this emblematic instrument of the French culture is featured prominently in the attraction’s soundtrack, from the “first course” of our adventure on the rooftops of Paris. The entire attraction is a vibrant tribute to the city of Paris, its architecture, its art of living and naturally, its music.

That same recipe is found in the music of the attraction, “ Ratatouille : L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy”, which opened in 2014. This is exactly the spirit in which composer Michael Giacchino approached the music for Ratatouille in 2007, mixing styles and instruments until he created the perfect balance of flavors and characters permitting him to earn his first Grammy Award and Oscar nomination. You select quality ingredients, you mix, you season, you correct if necessary, and voilà! Creating great music is a bit like creating a great dish.

Ratatouille the musical soundtrack